Genesis 1:2-2:3 & Imago Dei

From my limited study of culture in America I will venture to say that generation gaps are a recent development.  Just a matter of decades ago the radical preference differences between teen and parent would not be so obvious.  To be in anyway like your parents as a teen is now often uber-uncool. 

Our society which places stress on the individual adds to this.  You must find out who you are, you own style, your own way.  Customize you life.  Too often this results in rebellion.  You want to run from anything that would conform you to the mold of you parents.  Take heed, how you respond to this authority tells of your attitude toward the ultimate authority that placed you under such dorky parents.

It is a good thing to have good parents.  God designed the parent child relationship, it is good.  It is good to imitate their faith and look like them as they look like Christ.

Imago Dei , the image of God – the implications of this doctrine are so intense.  The more I reflect on it the more I am left in awe.  In the original rebellion man was not content with being made in the image of God, he wanted to be God!  He rebelled against his Creator.  He wanted to customize his image, upgrade.  Unfortunately like many rebellious fashion attempts of teens today, this was a tragic downgrade.  Identity was not found it was lost.  We devolved.

Jesus comes to restore the imago Dei.  In fact he takes us beyond mere restoration.  After our final glorification we will be in a better position than Adam.  When vile sinners who are exposed graciously to the glory of God break in contrition, their identity is not lost, rather they begin to find it.  In repentance and faith our humble humanity is restored.  And our humble humanity is glorious.  What is man that you are so mindful of Him?